This will help you keep the entire project organized and also help you decide what parts you need to buy. The next step is the hard part. This is where you look for replacement parts for your vintage motorcycle. You can try joining clubs and gain access to the contacts that may have the parts you need or if you run out of options, you can always get the parts you need fabricated in metal workshops. Now that you have it, all you need to do is fire it up and enjoy the ride, right? Well, you can but what if your grandfather and dad neglected the motorcycle for many years? The engine s not starting, the frame is already full of rust, some parts are already missing and the wheels are already rotten. The first thing that you need to do is to get the motorcycle you want to restore. After getting the motorcycle you want to restore, the next thing that you want to do is disassemble it down to its frame. However, you just don t take everything apart in order to start the restoration process. You need to keep in mind that you have to document everything that you do. The next tip would be going to the scrap yard. If you ve heard of the term one man s trash is another man s treasure, then this is the perfect example. There s a chance that you will be able to find a motorcycle of the same model and make of the one that you are restoring in scrap yards. You can get these bikes and salvage it for parts that you can work with to finish your motorcycle restoration project. So, here are some of the ways on how you can get the parts you need for your motorcycle. The first is by searching for it on websites that is dedicated to motorcycle restoration enthusiasts. There are plenty of websites today that sells parts for different kinds of vintage motorcycles. This means that your chances of getting the parts you need is significantly increased. You have to keep in mind that restoring motorcycles is more than just a spray can paint job. You need to fully restore it inside and out. The restorations you make with the motorcycle should be more than just aesthetic. You also have to make it mechanically sound and reliable enough for you to ride it around town.